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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
New Policy on Pneumonia to Reduce Infant Mortality
As per Sample Registration System Report  of Registrar General of India, Pneumonia contributes 16.9% of infant deaths and it is the 2nd highest cause of infant mortality.
The list of major causes of infant mortality in India as per the above report is placed at annexure.
In order to accelerate actions for reducing deaths due to childhood Pneumonia, an initiative named “Social Awareness and Actions to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully ” has been launched in 2019. The SAANS initiative encompasses three pronged strategies:
- Guidelines on treatment and management of childhood Pneumonia including introduction of use of Amoxicillin by ANM.
- Capacity building of service providers for identification and standardized management of Pneumonia.
- Communication campaign to ensure greater awareness on childhood Pneumonia among families and parents.
Annexure
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Top 10 Causes of Death in age below 1 year in India : 2010-2013
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Rank
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Cause of Death
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Deaths 
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Male
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Female
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Person
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1
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Prematurity & low birth weight
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35.6
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36.4
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35.9
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2
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Pneumonia
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17.0
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16.8
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16.9
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3
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Birth asphyxia & birth trauma
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10.7
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9.1
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9.9
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4
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Other noncommunicable diseases
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8.2
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7.5
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7.9
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5
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Diarrhoeal diseases
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6.2
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7.3
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6.7
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6
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Ill-defined or cause unknown
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4.4
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4.9
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4.6
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7
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Congenital anomalies
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4.8
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4.3
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4.6
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8
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Acute bacterial sepsis and severe infections
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4.2
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4.3
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4.2
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9
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Injuries
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2.0
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2.1
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2.1
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10
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Fever of unknown origin
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1.7
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1.8
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1.7
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All Other Remaining Causes
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5.2
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5.7
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5.4
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Total
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100.0
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100.0
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100.0
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Source:Sample Registration System Report  of Registrar General of India
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Class XII students on successfully passing CBSE examinations
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Class XII students on successfully passing CBSE examinations. Addressing them as young friends, he also wished them a bright, happy and healthy future.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to my young friends who have successfully passed their Class XII CBSE examinations. Best wishes for a bright, happy and healthy future.
To those who feel they could have worked harder or performed better, I want to say - learn from your experience and hold your head high. A bright and opportunity-filled future awaits you. Each of you is a powerhouse of talent. My best wishes always.
The Batch which appeared for the Class XII Boards this year did so under unprecedented circumstances.
The education world witnessed many changes through the year gone by. Yet, they adapted to the new normal and gave their best. Proud of them!"
Ministry of Science & Technology
DST approves funding for developing a gel for nasal passage as prevention for COVID 19
Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST says, "The nasal gel being developed in conjunction with other protective measures, will provide a strong extra layer of defense"
Science and Engineering Research Board , a statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology , is supporting a technology by the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering , IIT Bombay for capturing and inactivation of novel corona virus, the causative agent of COVID-19.
The funding will help the team from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Bombay develop a gel that can be applied to nasal passage, which is a major entry point of the corona virus. This solution is not only expected to protect the safety of health workers, but can also lead to reduction in community transmission of COVID-19, thereby helping disease management.
Given the contagious nature of COVID-19, health providers including doctors and nurses are at maximum risk while taking care of COVID-19 patients, particularly asymptomatic ones who cannot be detected and pose a greater risk in spreading the disease.
The team is planning a 2-pronged approach to limit transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the causative agent of COVID-19. Primarily, since viruses replicate within host cells of the lungs, the first component of the strategy will be to inhibit binding of viruses to host cells. While this is expected to reduce host cell infection, viruses will still remain active, therefore, raising the need to inactivate them.
Secondly, biological molecules would be incorporated, which would inactivate the trapped viruses in a manner similar to that of detergents. Upon completion, this approach will lead to development of gels that can be locally applied in the nasal cavity.
Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST said, "Our health care workers and others working in the front-line of fight against the virus deserve a fool-proof, 200% protection. The nasal gel being developed in conjunction with other protective measures, will provide a strong extra layer of defense",
Prof. Kiran Kondabagil, Prof. Rinti Banerjee, Prof. Ashutosh Kumar and Prof. Shamik Sen from the Dept. of Biosciences & Bioengineering at IIT Bombay will be part of this project. The team has expertise in the areas encompassing virology, structural biology, biophysics, biomaterials, and drug delivery and it is expected that the technology would be ready in about 9 months.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Power Minister graces ceremony of 6th Foundation Day of AREAS through online platform
AREAS’ Website and Telephone Directory launched
Shri R K Singh calls upon AREAS to spread awareness about benefits of RE
RE storage prices will come down with increasing demand & more manufacturing facilities: Shri Singh
Propose to have RPO for round the clock RE which will encourage storage : Shri R K Singh
Shri R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy and the ex-officio Patron of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States  graced the ceremony of 6th Foundation Day of AREAS on 27th August 2020 through online platform. He launched AREAS websitewww.areas.org.inand also Telephone Directory of AREAS.
While talking about the future of Renewable Energy, Shri Singh said, “Renewable energy is economically viable today. The only rider is storage. Prices of storage will come down over time. We should bring down storage prices by increasing demand and putting up more manufacturing facilities. Once that happens the transition to renewables will be faster. More and more future projects will have storage with them. I propose to have RPO for round the clock renewable energy which will encourage storage.” He added that AREAS as a mission should take activities like launching communication plan including hoardings, radio/tv spots encouraging the consumption of electricity through renewables. We will have to make people aware that this will bring down their expenses on electricity and it is good for environment. For this Ministry can provide additional corpus fund to AREAS. AREAS should organize brainstorming sessions at least once in a quarter to discuss issues of renewable energy sector and come out with possible innovative solutions.
Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of the States  has been formed on MNRE initiative to interact and learn from each other’s experiences and also share their best practices and knowledge regarding technologies and schemes/programmes. The AREAS got registered under Society Registration Act 1860 on 27 August 2014. Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy is the Patron of the Association and Secretary, MNRE is the ex-officio President of the Association. All SNAs are the member of the Association.
Considering the importance of mutual interaction and sharing of experience & knowledge between the SNAs, steps have been taken to re-invigorate the AREAS. During last two months four meetings/workshops have been organized through online platform. For proper functioning of AREAS Vice President and Executive Committee have been selected by General Body of AREAS in the meeting held on 30th July 2020.
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Ministry of Minority Affairs supports Development of Unani Medicine System
MoMA for the first time grants Rs. 45.34 Crores for promotion of Unani Medicine System
Unani Medicine facilities to be upgraded at Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Silchar and Bengaluru
Ministry of Minority Affairs has supported Central Council of Research in Unani Medicine  and National Institute of Unani Medicine  Bengaluru, under the Ministry of Ayush, for the promotion and upgradation of Unani Medicine facilities in India. Ministry of Minority Affairs has approved a grant of Rs. 45.34 Crores under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram , a centrally sponsored scheme . This will support the upgradation of Unani Medicine facilities at Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Silchar and Bengaluru.
Ministry of Minority Affairs has sanctioned a total amount of Rs. 35.52 crores to CCRUM and Rs. 9.81 crores to NIUM. Ministry of Ayush appreciates the leadership of Union Minister MoMA Smt. Smriti Irani, under her able guidance, MoMA has granted funds for development and upgradation of Unani medicine facilities under MoA.
The grant has been approved for establishing various facilities of Unani Medicine at Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Silchar and Bengaluru locations. Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine  has been sanctioned a total amount of Rs. 35.52 crores and National Institute of Unani Medicine , Bengaluru has been sanctioned Rs. 9.81 crores.
A centre for fundamental research in Unani Medicine at National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad will be established at a cost of Rs. 16.05 crores. Ministry has proposed cost of Rs. 8.15 crores for a preclinical laboratory facility at Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Chennai, Rs. 8.55 crores for a centre of Ilaj bit Tadbeer  for musculoskeletal disorders at Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Lucknow, and Rs. 2.75 crores for a centre of Ilaj bit Tadbeer  for skin and lifestyle disorders at Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Silchar.
NIUM, Bengaluru will get Rs. 5.55 Crores for establishing a Vishram Girah for patients’ attendants and Rs. 4.26 Crores for a skill centre of model Unani cosmetic care, a small-scale Unani pharmacy and Unani crude drug storage.
The proposals were considered by the Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Minority Affairs in its meeting held on March 02, 2023 and Rs. 4.86 Crores has already been released to the CCRUM as the first instalment  of total sanctioned cost of its three projects at Chennai, Lucknow and Silchar. The grant of CCRUM project for Hyderabad and the projects of NIUM, Bengaluru would be released once their DPRs are approved and other technicalities finalized. PMJVK is an area development programme under which community infrastructure and basic amenities are being created in the identified areas.
President's Secretariat
PROBATIONERS OF INDIAN RAILWAYS CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
RAIL, ROAD, AIR AND WATER TRANSPORTATION SHOULD BE DEALT WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH AND NOT IN ISOLATION: PRESIDENT MURMU
A group of 213 probationers of Indian Railways  called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today .
Addressing the probationers, the President said that unlike any commercial organisation the Indian railways is a social lifeline of the country. It carries the dreams of ordinary people. At the same time, its nationwide connectivity showcases nation’s diversity. She was happy to note that the Indian Railways has been upgrading its services to provide memorable experiences to the people and to offer glimpses of diverse Indian culture to the Indians and to the visitors from abroad.
The President said that the railway infrastructure development gives a big boost to the country's socio-economic growth and development. The redevelopment of Railway Stations under ‘Amrit Bharat Station scheme’ using green technology and adding world-class amenities is a great people-centric initiative that would provide strong push to tourism activities and economic progress. She expressed confidence that young officers would play a productive role in the making of a modernized green Indian Railways and the building of a developed nation.
The President advised officers to acquire the required skills, knowledge and expertise in transport ecosystem as a whole. She said that they should study and adopt the best practices from within the country and those from other countries too. She stated that the country needs efficient multi-modal transport system for which rail, road, air and water transportation should be dealt with a holistic approach and not in isolation. She urged officers of Indian Railways to work in coordination with the officers of other departments also for achieving the goal of an Atma Nirbhar and developed nation.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Anganwadi Centres, Beneficiaries and Funds Released under the Scheme
Government has implemented Integrated Child Development Scheme in all districts of the country. State/UT-wise number of sanctioned and operational Anganwadi Centres  under Anganwadi Services Scheme  Scheme) is at Annexure-I and State/UT-wise number of beneficiaries under the Anganwadi Services Scheme is at Annexure-II.
State/UT-wise details of funds released under Anganwadi Services Scheme during each of the last three years and current year is at Annexure-III.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India in Odisha; graces the foundation day celebration of Jnanaprabha mission at Bhubaneswar
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the Foundation Day Celebration of Jnanaprabha Mission at Bhubaneswar today .
Addressing the gathering, the President said that she was happy to be part of the Foundation Day celebration of the Jnanaprabha Mission which is established with the aim of awakening the power and potential of mother and building a healthy human society. She said that it is a matter of pride that this Mission has been named after the mother of Paramahansa Yogananda Ji who was his inspiration.
The President said that our sages taught us to consider mother, father, teacher and guest as God. But do we adopt this teaching in our lives? This is a big question. Are children taking proper care of their parents? Often, sad stories of elderly parents appear in the newspapers. She said that merely addressing parents as God and worshiping their pictures is not spirituality. Caring about parents and respecting them is important. She urged all to adopt the service of senior citizens, elders and sick as their vow of life. She said that this is human religion.
Noting the fact that the Jnanaprabha Mission is active in popularizing the ‘Kriya Yoga’, the President said that whatever be the form – Yoga is an ancient science and spiritual practice of India, whose objective is to create a healthy human society. Prevention is better than cure for a healthy life. If we remain ‘Yog-yukt’ , we can remain ‘Rog-mukt’ . Through yoga, we can attain a healthy body and peaceful mind. In today’s world materialistic happiness is not beyond the reach, but peace of mind may be beyond the reach of many. For them, Yoga is the only way to find peace of mind.
The President said that our materialistic expectations and aspirations are increasing, but we are gradually turning away from the spiritual side of our life. Earth's resources are limited, but the desires of humans are limitless. The present world is witnessing the unusual behaviour of nature which is reflected in climate change and increase in the temperature of the earth. To give a secure future to our next generation, a nature-friendly lifestyle is essential. In Indian tradition, the Universe is one and integral. Human being is only a small part of this Universe. No matter how much progress we have made progress in science, we are not the master of nature, but its children. We should be grateful to nature. We should adopt a lifestyle in harmony with nature.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President advises the Minister of State for Defence to look into closure of roads in Secunderabad Cantonment
(The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today advised the Union Minister of State for Defence, Shri Ajay Bhatt to examine the issue of closure of public roads in Secunderabad Cantonment area as it was causing difficulty to thousands of people living in surrounding colonies.
Shri Naidu referred to the issue when the newly-appointed minister called on him at Upa- Rashtrapati Nivas today. He suggested to the minister to look into the closure of public roads in detail and take steps to mitigate the hardship faced by the people.
In this context, Shri Naidu also mentioned about a recent letter written by the Telangana government to the Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh on the issue.
The minister assured the Vice President to examine the matter and address the concerns of the people.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Chhattisgarh on its Foundation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Chhattisgarh on its Foundation Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"छत्तीसगढ़ के स्थापना दिवस पर राज्य के सभी लोगों को हार्दिक बधाई। मेरी कामना है कि लोकगीत, लोक-नृत्य और कला-संस्कृति के लिए विशिष्ट पहचान रखने वाला यह प्रदेश प्रगति के नए मानदंड स्थापित करे।"
Ministry of Defence
Army Aviation Corps Celebrates Thirty Second Raising Day
(Army Aviation Corps celebrated its Thirty Second Raising Day on 01 Nov 2017. To mark the occasion, a Wreath Laying ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, New Delhi. Wreaths were laid by Lt Gen Kanwal Kumar, the Colonel Commandant and Director General of Army Aviation and other serving officers, soldiers and veterans.
Army Aviation Corps is the aerial maneuver arm of the Indian Army. Providing critical third dimensional capabilities to the Army, the Army Aviation Corps has played a stellar role by providing vital aviation support to our soldiers safeguarding the borders and providing relief to the common man during times of national calamity.
Col Aman Anand
PRO
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Scheme for Development of Minority Communities
The Government already implements various Schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every strata, including minorities, specially the economically weaker and lesser privileged sections of the society, through the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Rural Development.
Ministry of Minority Affairs specifically implements various Schemes across the country for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six  centrally notified minority communities. The schemes/ programmes implemented by the Ministry are as under :
 Educational Empowerment Schemes
 Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
 Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
 Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme
 Employment and Economic Empowerment Schemes
 Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan 
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National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation  Scheme for providing concessional loans to minorities.
 Special Schemes
 Jiyo Parsi: A scheme for reversing the population decline of Parsis in India.
 Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme  and Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana .
 Infrastructure Development Schemes
 Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram 
The Ministry implements Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Schemes for educational empowerment of the students belonging to 6 notified minority communities, including Jain community. Besides the Scholarship Schemes, National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation , a Central Public Sector Enterprise  under this Ministry implements Education Loan Scheme for the benefit of students belonging to minority communities including the Jain community. Under this Scheme, concessional credit is provided for pursuing technical and professional courses with maximum course duration of 5 years. Educational Loan of upto ₹ 20.00 lakh is available for 5 year courses in India @ ₹ 4.00 lakh per annum and ₹ 30.00 lakh for 5 year courses abroad @ ₹ 6.00 lakh per annum.
This information was given by the Minister of Minority Affairs Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Third Day of Special Outreach Programme Begins in J&K
Opportunity to Meet People and Understand their needs:Debasree Chaudhuri
The Minister of State for Woman and Child Development, Debasree Chaudhuri today said that the Central Government aims to promote good governance, generate employment and ensure all the beneficiary oriented schemes reach the citizens in Jammu & Kashmir . Addressing a public meeting, during the third day of the Central Government’s special public outreach programme to disseminate information about the implementation of its policies and programmes for the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir and its people at Marh, Jammu, Debasree Chaudhuri said that it is a great opportunity given by the Prime Minister to elected representatives to meet people and understand their needs.
The Minister further stated that all the pending approvals for the developmental work in J&K have been cleared, farmers have been compensated for their crop losses and many thousand kilometres of roads have been constructed under PMGSY. She further said that all the centrally sponsored schemes and programmes will be given top priority in J&K.
Debasree Chaudhuri said that Integrated Child Development Services is an ambitious initiative of Central Government which provides food, pre-school education, primary healthcare, immunization, health check-up and referral services to the children and their mothers. She also said that other centrally sponsored schemes including Mid-Day Meals, Pulse Polio, Child Protection and Development, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao can be game changers for the people of J&K if implemented properly in UT.
Giving details of some centrally sponsored schemes, the Minister said that 2.5 lakh toilets have been constructed under Swach Bharat, Ujjwala scheme has reached hundred percent targets 3.5 lakh golden cards have been distributed under Ayushman Bharat scheme in less than 6 months and rate of disbursal of pensions for Divyangjan and widows has increased from 62% in 2018 to 80% till date.
Stating that democracy at the grass root level is the need of the hour for the development of J&K, the Minister reiterated that the conduct of Block Development Council Elections in J&K was a historical step which has empowered people and given them a say in the decision making in the local Government. She further said that the Panchayat elections that were held in 2018, despite various challenges, proves that J&K desires development in every sphere and believes in the policies and programmes of the Government.
During her visit, the Minister also laid the foundation stone of two road projects from Machaini- Domana to Chibba Chowk and from Gajansoo to Lohrichak Rathana.
Various delegations called on the Minister of State for Women and Child Development and submitted memorandum of their demands and problems, which include issues like 4 percent reservation quota and separate schools for physically challenged community and all other facilities which are applicable in different States and UTs for welfare of Divyangjan persons.